International Students
“If you want a quality education in a very friendly environment, then The University of Scranton is the place to be.”
-Asad Akram
Class of 2013
Home Country: Pakistan
Welcome to International Admissions at The University of Scranton!
Should you have any questions or comments throughout the Admissions process, feel free to email us at cgce@scranton.edu.
Student Profiles Student Profiles
National Recognition National Recognition

Read about our national recognition and Points of Pride
One of just 28 Jesuit colleges in the United States, The University of Scranton has been nationally recognized as a:
- Best college
- Great school at a great price
- Character-building college
- Up-and-coming school
- Community engagement
Academics Academics
Scranton offers all students the opportunity to excel in and out of the classroom.
- 61 majors, 45 minors, 28 concentrations and tracks, 25 graduate programs and 1 Doctorate in Physical Therapy program.
- Average class size: 20 students
- 11:1 Student-to-faculty ratio
- Learn more about our academic programs
- 61 majors, 45 minors, 28 concentrations and tracks, 25 graduate programs and 1 Doctorate in Physical Therapy program.
Accreditation Accreditation
The University has earned accreditation from 17 different accrediting agencies, including recognition by the nations' most prestigious bodies in the fields of business and management, nursing, computer science, physical therapy, occupational therapy, chemistry and counseling.
ABET
Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
American Chemical Society
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
Council for Standards in Human Service Education
Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
Council on Rehabilitation Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
National Association of Boards of Examiners of Long Term Care Administrators
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
Location Where is The University of Scranton?
The University of Scranton is located in northeastern Pennsylvania in the center of the city of Scranton. The campus is just two hours from New York City and Philadelphia and is easily accessible by car, bus or air. The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre International Airport is just a fifteen minute drive from campus.
The University provides an excellent place to pursue your studies, and is also close to shopping, restaurants, entertainment opportunities and recreational areas. Scranton's proximity to the east coast's major cities creates exciting opportunities for internships and mentoring.
Learn more about our location.







